[Signing] Oilers sign Corey Perry (1 yr, prorated league minimum salary + performance bonuses)

[CalgaryFan1988]

Stay classy Edmonton.

[schteve_d]

Originally Posted by t0rrent98

I thought Corey perry refused to sign in Canada? Had a change of heart?

Beggars can't be choosers, they say.

[Funkhouser]

I hate the Oilers
I also hate playing against Perry

But without knowing the details of what occurred in Chicago, I think it is hard to dislike this move. He has a reputation as a great mentor, loved teammate, and fierce competitor. This is a good move for the Oil, and if the Flames were contenders I would want them to do the same (once again, this is prefaced by not knowing what occurred in Chicago)

[dino7c]

It's dirty pool but Perry isn't that great anymore.. waste some more cap space on a forward. Other teams will actually be improving at the deadline

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

Stay classy Edmonton.

Have they ever been classy in order to stay classy?

[Rejean31]

Originally Posted by Hackey

Worthwhile signing if you can get him for league minimum.

You forgot to add and if your team has no moral integrity. Add another scumbag to the collection of scumbags.

[dammage79]

Perfect match, ######bag for a ######bag team.

[FlamesDraftPrognosticator]

Does anyone else find it insane that the that the NHL can allow someone who claims that they have alcohol struggles as the reason for his actions in Chicago back into the NHL just barely only a month after. I’m no expert but that seems like an awfully short period of time to punish a player for his actions and for someone to get the right help he needs if alcoholism was the issue.

- Perry released an apology, admitting his “behaviour was inappropriate and wrong,” adding he would work with experts to “discuss his struggles with alcohol.”

Seems fitting too that he’d join the Oilers. Classy organization.

[Buzzard]

Originally Posted by Rejean31

You forgot to add and if your team has no moral integrity. Add another scumbag to the collection of scumbags.

Honest question, not trying to create a bitchfest argument, but what has Perry done to be labelled all this crap? Everyone keeps up with this narrative here, but what has he done??

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Buzzard

Honest question, not trying to create a bitchfest argument, but what has Perry done to be labelled all this crap? Everyone keeps up with this narrative here, but what has he done??

Something bad enough to lose a 4M contract without arguing too much.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Buzzard

Honest question, not trying to create a bitchfest argument, but what has Perry done to be labelled all this crap? Everyone keeps up with this narrative here, but what has he done??

Ever see him Play? He's scum.

[terryclancy]

Originally Posted by Toonage

A pathetic predictable move from a pathetic predictable franchise.

If you are a Coilers fan, this is who you are. Your mother must be so proud.

[Buzzard]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Ever see him 0lay? He's scum.

Seriously? No dammage, I'm new to hockey here. Scum, scumbag, really? He hasn't done much that half the players that have ever played do/done.

Look, I hate the Oilers as much, if not more than anyone and I get why dbags belong there, but Perry's a/used to be player. He's been a damn good player for a long time, although I think he's probably passed it by now. Irrelevant though, as I keep asking, what the hell has this guy done that you all are labelling him as such?? No one can really provide an answer and that's all I'm wanting!

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

You also said the Chicago stuff was “rumours”. It wasn’t. We don’t know details for sure but we do know the degree. And the league agreed.

And Perry and the players union seem to have accepted it as well.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by FlamesDraftPrognosticator

Does anyone else find it insane that the that the NHL can allow someone who claims that they have alcohol struggles as the reason for his actions in Chicago back into the NHL just barely only a month after. I’m no expert but that seems like an awfully short period of time to punish a player for his actions and for someone to get the right help he needs if alcoholism was the issue.

- Perry released an apology, admitting his “behaviour was inappropriate and wrong,” adding he would work with experts to “discuss his struggles with alcohol.”

Seems fitting too that he’d join the Oilers. Classy organization.

Peery claimed alcohol was the cause of his actions. That was his excuse.

This was not a substantiated claim, as he didn't go into the leagues program. This was just a weak excuse.

[Teroy]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Seriously was there any doubt? Such a classless organization.

And here we are. Fighting to make the playoffs so we can once again get a middling draft choice. But then again, some of you want to trade away all our UFAs so we languish in mediocrity for another 35 years.

How about we get rid of Lindholm, Mangiapane, Dube, Oesterle, Hanifin, Andersson and Vladar for draft picks? That's who some of you want gone or just dislike. Oh yes, and replace the coach. Say what?

I'd far rather eat 5 million of Huberdeau's salary, try to sign Lindholm to a short term deal, sign Hanifin, trade Marstrom and get a #1 Defenceman. Then we can decide who in our system should get a shot. I'm sorry but I'm not in the Coronato and Ruzicka camp. Andersson???? I also have doubts about Oesterle and DeSimone but until we get someone better they'll have to do.

But then who the hell am I, just a fan since day 1. Whatever, I'll still watch every game. Just not with as much enthusiasm as I used to.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Right on brand. Right on brand.

Tragically hilarious (also sad) that CP predicted this.

For most it was in jest, but I suppose Edmonton is truly a joke and here we are.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

I can't think of a team that deserves to get kicked in the teeth harder than these pinheads.

A first round faceplant would be a victory for all that's good and righteous in the world.

[Buff]

Originally Posted by Buzzard

Seriously? No dammage, I'm new to hockey here. Scum, scumbag, really? He hasn't done much that half the players that have ever played do/done.

Look, I hate the Oilers as much, if not more than anyone and I get why dbags belong there, but Perry's a/used to be player. He's been a damn good player for a long time, although I think he's probably passed it by now. Irrelevant though, as I keep asking, what the hell has this guy done that you all are labelling him as such?? No one can really provide an answer and that's all I'm wanting!

He's a dirty player.

[Enoch Root]

It is incredible that a guy does something so nefarious that his team terminates his (guaranteed) contract, and the league approves that. Then the same league allows another team to sign him to a new one.

How incompetent can you be?